No matter what painful condition you are living with, issues with inflammation can be common and, in turn, can add to...
US Pain Foundation Articles
Our Journey Through The World of Chronic Pain Seeking Relief
Almost 20 years ago, my wife Ellen was diagnosed with a rather rare medical condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome...
Navigating New Terrain: How Full Legalization Impacts Medical Cannabis Users
In state after state, the story is similar: the legalization of recreational cannabis is having unintended...
How the NIH HEAL Initiative is addressing unmet needs of people with chronic pain
While chronic pain is a very individual problem, it also costs society at large so much: lost hours in productivity,...
Medically Complex? Tips to Prepare for an Emergency or Planned Hospitalization
I live with two incurable conditions that have led to many experiences in the hospital. Along the way, I have learned...
From Lab to Real World: The Steps to Creating New Pain Treatments
Chronic pain affects more than 1 in 5 Americans, impacting their physical, emotional, and overall well-being, yet...
Research Pain to Manage Pain
The need for more pain management options has perhaps never been greater or more urgent—with more than 51.6 million...
The Impact of Pain in America
The latest population health data findings from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) reiterate an...
Learn How To Become An Effective Advocate This Fall
This October, U.S. Pain will be hosting its annual Virtual Advocacy Training Series to teach advocates how to use...
Summer Camp Lets Kids Be Kids—With Pain
Kids climbing the rock wall at Morgan’s Wonderland Camp in San Antonio, Texas, this June had knee braces, carefully...
My Unexpected Solution for Peace of Mind
I love the moments in life that can be so peaceful, rewarding, interesting, and, at times, so unexpected. But, when...
Disability Pride Month: Challenging Stereotypes, Championing Inclusivity, and Changing the Conversation on Disability
Disability Pride Month, which takes place each July, challenges the stereotype of defining individuals by their...